ECOWAS Suspends Mali, Takes Decision On Arrest Of President Keita
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Mali membership following the arrest of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse. The decision is coming amid jubilation in Mali after soldiers detained the president. ECOWAS in a statement on Tuesday also closed borders of its member states’ with the country. The […]
President Keita Resigns, Parliament Dissolved In Mali Coup d’Etat
President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has resigned. He announced this in a televised address on Tuesday, as the coup in Mali unravelled. He also dissolved the parliament and the government headed by Prime Minister Boubou Cisse. The turn of events followed a mutiny on Tuesday by soldiers, who later arrested him and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse, […]
6.8 Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Western Indonesia
An earthquake measuring 6.8 magnitudes rocked Indonesia’s western Bengkulu province on Wednesday. However, no damages or casualty was reported, a disaster agency official said. The quake struck at 5.29 a.m. Jakarta time with the epicenter at 78 kilometers southwest of Bangkulu Utara district and a depth of 11 kilometers under the sea bed, the country’s […]
Democrats Formally Nominate Joe Biden As Presidential Candidate
U.S. Democrats at their virtual national convention formally nominated Joe Biden on Tuesday as their presidential candidate in the November election. Delegates from around the country cast votes remotely to confirm Biden as the nominee. Biden won over 3,000 votes, surpassing the required 2,374 delegates needed to formally become the nominee. He is expected to […]
Edo 2020: Oshiomhole Visited Buhari To Demand Federal Might
The recent visit to the Presidential Villa by the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was to ask President Muhammadu Buhari for the presence of federal might in Edo State during the September 19 governorship election. Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq., National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, stated this on Tuesday […]
Trump Blows Hot On Twitter, Blasts Michelle Obama
U.S President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted Michelle Obama, her husband Barack and his rival Joe Biden. This is coming few hours after the former first lady issued a blistering criticism of Trump at the virtual Democratic convention on Monday night. Earlier, in a pre-taped message that aired at the virtual convention, Michelle Obama rebuked […]
South African Businesses Relieved As Restrictions Ease
Cigarette packets flew off the shelves of Wesley’s Tobacconist in Johannesburg, South Africa’s financial hub, as a strict anti-coronavirus lockdown imposed in March was scaled down on Tuesday. “It has been extremely busy today,” said shop manager Sandra de Wet Postma, concerned about shrinking stock as she rushed between customers. “At least it’s a good […]
African Union Condemns Arrest Of Malian President, PM
The African Union on Tuesday condemned the arrest of Mali’s political leaders by mutineering troops and demanded they be freed immediately. “I forcefully condemn the arrest of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, Prime Minister (Boubou Cisse) and other members of the Malian government, and call for their immediate release,” the chairman of the AU Commission, Moussa […]
27 Dead In Mauritania Migrant Boat Disaster – UN
Twenty-seven people died after the engines on their migrant vessel failed, leaving them stranded off the coast of Mauritania, the United Nations said on Friday. The UN’s refugee agency and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a joint statement that they were “deeply saddened at the tragic death of 27 people”. A boat […]
European Stocks Extend Gains, Dollar Weakens
European stock markets rose Tuesday, extending the previous session’s gains after a record-lead from Wall Street tech stocks but confidence was kept in check by ongoing China-US tensions and lack of movement on a new US stimulus, analyst said. Technology firms continued to lead a rally in New York overnight, sending the Nasdaq to yet […]
Australia To Manufacture ‘Promising’ COVID-19 Vaccine
Australia has secured access to a “promising” potential coronavirus vaccine, the prime minister announced Tuesday, saying the country would manufacture it and offer free doses to the entire population. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia had reached a deal with Swedish-British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to receive the COVID-19 vaccine it is developing with Oxford University. […]
Imo: SA Health Makes Groundbreaking Alliance With Deputy Gov
The Special Adviser on Health to the Imo State Governor, Dr. Okereke Marcillina had a meeting with the Deputy Governor of Imo state yesterday in lieu of the new state Government directives on health as regards the COVID-19 pandemic and its implementation. The courtesy visit was also used to map out new areas to strengthen the […]